for Intern Candidates
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Engineering and Automation Team to understand process requirements for automating manual cleaning of optics/lens using a robotic arm.
Assist in the development and implementation of a robotic system (In-house automation) to replicate and standardize manual cleaning processes while ensuring consistency and quality.
Support programming of robotic arm motion, including path planning, force control (if applicable), and repeatability for delicate optics handling.
Conduct process trials to optimize cleaning parameters such as motion path, pressure, speed, and cleaning coverage.
Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of the robotic cleaning system to prevent damage and ensure process reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process) to validate cleaning performance and meet quality standards.
Education & Experience
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
Exposure to robotics & automation projects is an advantage.
Skills
Robotics & Motion Control:
Understanding robotic arm kinematics, motion planning, and precision positioning, especially for delicate handling tasks.
Programming & Automation:
Familiarity with robot programming (e.g., Python, C/C++/C#.NET and automation/control systems.
Mechanical & Process Understanding:
Knowledge of mechanical fixtures, alignment, and handling of sensitive parts.
Problem-Solving & Collaboration:
Strong troubleshooting mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.